Cranberry sauce is a staple of holiday meals, but why not think outside the box this year with a unique recipe? Whether it's to accompany a roast meat, garnish a cheese plate, or create unique appetizers for your menu, these revisited sauces will surprise and delight your guests. Discover 7 creative ways to prepare cranberry sauce, from spicy flavors to fruity notes, perfect for your holiday meals.

Cherry and Cranberry Sauce

A fruity sauce with a tropical touch for a colorful and flavorful accompaniment. Serve with turkey, duck, venison, or pork. l’épicier.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 can (400 ml) pitted cherries, drained

In a saucepan, heat the water and sugar over medium heat to dissolve. Add the cranberries and cherries, then bring to a boil.
Cook uncovered until the cranberries begin to burst, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened.

Refrigerate the sauce, which can be cooked up to 1 week in advance.
A Mason jar of cranberry and cherry sauce, an original recipe for the holidays

Cranberry and Apple Jelly Sauce

A perfect sauce for lovers of classic canned sauce, with a touch of refinement. It is an ideal accompaniment for meats from l’épicier.

Ingredients

  • 340g fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 large Fuji, Cortland, Empire, or Honeycrisp apple, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 3/4 cup of water

Line an 8 x 4-inch pan with plastic wrap and spray the wrap with cooking oil spray.

Combine the cranberries, apple, sugar, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the mixture thickens. Pour the mixture into the mold and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Unmold and slice before serving.

Cranberry Chutney with Orange, Figs and Mustard

A richly flavored chutney with a lovely sweet and sour combination, perfect for poultry and pork l’épicier.

Ingredients

  • 2 c. tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 piece ginger (2 inches), finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 orange, unpeeled, seeded and finely chopped
  • 6 dried figs, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup sherry or red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. tablespoon of whole-grain mustard
  • 280 g fresh cranberries
  • Salt and pepper

In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and sauté the shallot and ginger for about 3 minutes. Add the cinnamon and stir for about 1 minute. Stir in the orange, figs, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Increase heat to medium-high, add cranberries, and simmer until cranberries burst and liquid is reduced to a light syrup, 12 to 18 minutes. Let cool slightly then season with salt and pepper.

The chutney can be prepared 1 week in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

A bowl of cranberry chutney with orange, figs and mustard, an original recipe for the holiday season

Mango and cranberry sauce

A fruity sauce with a tropical touch that's a nice change from the classics. Serve with turkey or ham. l’épicier.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mango juice
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 340g fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup peeled and diced mango, or frozen mango cubes

Heat the mango juice with the sugar, then bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the cranberries and diced mango. Bring to a boil then Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

Refrigerate the sauce, which can be cooked up to 1 week in advance.

Clementine and Port Cranberry Sauce

A deep, aromatic sauce that combines citrus, port, and spices. It will enhance your poultry. l’épicier perfectly.

Ingredients

  • 450g fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Zest and juice of 2 clementines
  • 2 tbsp port
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cardamom pods, crushed
  • 75g sugar

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, then remove the cinnamon and cardamom. Refrigerate the sauce, which can be cooked up to 1 week in advance.

A basket of clementines for an original holiday cranberry sauce recipe

Cranberry and Chipotle Sauce

A spicy sauce with a smoky touch that will delight lovers of spicy dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1-2 canned chipotle peppers, finely chopped
  • 340g fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin

In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, lemon juice, and chipotle pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries burst.

Add the garlic, cinnamon, and cumin, then simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

Refrigerate the sauce, which can be cooked up to 1 week in advance.

Cranberry BBQ Sauce

A slightly sweet and tasty variation that goes perfectly with grilled meats.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomato puree (past)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

In a saucepan, bring the tomato puree, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, onion powder, garlic, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly.

Add the cranberries and continue cooking until they are stewed, about 10 minutes, stirring regularly.

Refrigerate the sauce, which can be cooked up to 1 week in advance.

A Mason jar of cranberry BBQ sauce, an original recipe for the holiday season

These 7 original cranberry sauce recipes will delight your guests and add a touch of creativity to your holiday meals. Whether you prefer spicy, fruity, or sweet and sour flavors, there's a recipe for every occasion.

We wish you a happy holiday season!

For more delicious ideas for your Christmas menu, check out our holiday season guide!


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https://www.canadianliving.com/food/appetizers-snacks/recipe/cranberry-barbecue-sauce
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chipotle-cranberry-sauce?srsltid=AfmBOopn5PvHPZ0x_RVCLwgKtmgBxyZ4Vvz0KyCmWIWSgNnL5
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https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/clementine-port-spiced-cranberry-sauce
https://www.katiescucina.com/cranberry-mango-sauce/
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https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cranberry-chutney-with-orange-figs-and-mustard
https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/jellied-cranberry-sauce-fuji-apple